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February has a habit of nudging people towards connection, and
Greenhouse Sauna provides a refreshingly uncomplicated way to find
it. This long-standing Luton favourite is warm in every sense of the word,
with a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in whether you are
in full switch-off mode or feeling a little more sociable. There is a spacious Jacuzzi, a properly steamy
steam room and sauna, plus a café-bar and plenty of private cabins for moments of quieter reflection.
The crowd is friendly and nicely mixed, and the themed days add just enough variation to keep things
Recon
Fetish
Cabaret
interesting. Naked Wednesdays dispense with towels entirely, while Bear Sunday later in the month
Weeknight plans don’t usually come with latex,
reliably pulls in a satisfyingly furry audience. No gimmicks, no pressure, just a solid sauna done right.
harnesses and a packed room full of men who
23 Crawley Road, LU1 1HX. Nearest Station: Luton
look like they know exactly what they’re doing, but
Website: gay-sauna.com
Recon Fetish Cabaret isn’t here to be ordinary.
Taking over the Royal Vauxhall Tavern for one
The Old Ship
night, this Thursday outing blends performance,
As winter makes its final stretch, there is something deeply
rather than try-hard. Expect a crowd that skews
kink and nightlife in a way that feels playful
comforting about a proper pub with proper drag, and The Old Ship continues to deliver both without
switched-on and scene-aware, with plenty of
fuss. This Limehouse institution has long been a dependable refuge for those after a good pint, a
leather, rubber and creative interpretation on
warm welcome and cabaret that is all heart and no ego. Throughout February, you can expect drag
display, alongside cabaret turns that flirt with
queens who know exactly how to work a room, serving laughs, lip-syncs and the occasional emotional
fetish without disappearing up their own arse. It’s
gut-punch, all in a space where the crowd feels genuinely at ease. It is the kind of place where
social, sexy and just self-aware enough, with time
conversations spark naturally, strangers become tablemates, and nobody is eyeing the door too early.
to watch, mingle and take in the room before the
Take a seat, order something warming, and let The Old Ship work its quiet magic. On Saturday 14th of
night slips into something louder. If you like your
February, head down to enjoy The Old Ship’s Valentine's Party with David Dale!
kink served with a sense of humour and a proper
17 Barnes Street, E14 7NW. Nearest Station: Limehouse
bar, this is a solid midweek choice.
Web: www.oldship.net
Thursday 19th February Royal Vauxhall Tavern,
Bear Bash
372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY
If your February plans involve loud music, packed dancefloors and men who look
Website: www.recon.com/events
Nearest Station: Vauxhall
good in a harness or nothing at all, Bear Bash still has you covered. This Eagle
London classic pulls in bears, cubs and curious admirers who aren’t here to sip
patience for standing still. It’s busy, sweaty and cheerfully shameless in the way
Hunter:
Stud
Alley
only a proper Vauxhall night can be. Come ready to dance, flirt and probably leave
Hunter doesn’t really do
quietly in the corner. Early on, there’s time to grab a drink and have a wander, but
it doesn’t stay polite for long. As the night heats up, the beats get chunkier, tops
get ditched and the floor fills with bodies bouncing, grinding and giving each
other very deliberate looks. There’s no dress code, no judgement and very little
a bit hotter than when you arrived.
subtle, and Stud Alley
Friday 13th February - Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY
is one of those nights that delivers. Taking over the
Nearest Station: Vauxhall
industrial sprawl of Electrowerkz, this Saturday
Website: www.eaglelondon.com
outing leans hard into classic fetish clubbing,
with a crowd that knows the difference between
Rawhide:
Impact Play Social
dressing up and turning it out. Expect leather, boots,
For anyone who likes their kink considered rather than chaotic, Rawhide’s Impact Play Social hits the
is unapologetically cruisy, with space to prowl
sweet spot. Running every fourth Saturday at The Lord Clyde, this men-only night brings together leather
and take in the view between trips to the bar or
regulars, curious first-timers and people who actually care about doing things well. The evening begins with
darker corners. It attracts a wide range of studs, a
a clear, straightforward intro on consent, communication and technique, followed by live demonstrations
confident, international crowd who come dressed
that lay it all out without ego or guesswork. From there, the space opens up for watching, chatting or getting
to be seen and aren’t shy about it. If you like your
involved at your own pace. The crowd is switched-on, respectful and the vibe is sexy. It’s all about learning,
club nights loaded with intent, Stud Alley needs to
denim, skin and plenty of creative interpretation,
all set against pounding beats that keep the place
moving well into the early hours. The atmosphere
trust and shared understanding, all in a setting that feels welcoming rather than intimidating. Come to
be your next Saturday night.
observe, ask questions or play properly, and leave feeling a little more informed than when you arrived.
Saturday 21st February - Electrowerkz,
Every fourth Saturday - The Lord Clyde London, 9 Wotton Road, SE8 5TQ.Nearest Station: Deptford
7 Torrens Street, EC1V 1NQ
Website: www.rawhidelondon.co.uk
Nearest Station: Angel
Website: www.hunter.london
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